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The Place Therapists Grow
by CFT Institute Monica Mouer
Welcome to The Place Therapists Grow! A Podcast by the CFT Institute a place for mental health professionals seeking tools to learn, grow, & apply BOTH personally and professionally.YOUR Life Model JOURNEY STARTS HERE! Tune in each week with psychotherapist and CFT Institute director Monica Mouer as we dive deep into The Life Model for Therapy.
Episodes
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Talk to God About Everything | 3 Principles to Live By
The Thing You’re Not Telling God | Talk to God About Everything (Part 1 of 3)“The most real thing about you is the thing you’re not telling your therapist.” What if the same is true with God?In this first episode of a three-part series, Monica explores the three principles Dr. Jim Wilder learned…
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Why We Need Belonging to Really Heal
What if healing isn’t finished when the symptoms are gone?In this episode, Monica and Alyssa explore why belonging and why therapy alone can only take us so far.They discuss the difference between feeling safe one-on-one and being able to maintain your sense of self in families, churches,...
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High Joy vs. Low Joy Communities: How to Know the Difference
What makes a community feel life-giving — and what makes another one leave you drained?In this episode, Monica and Alyssa explore the difference between high joy and low joy communities, and why the environments we belong to can shape the way we show up, connect, and grow.They discuss how fear...
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The Reason Why People Don’t Feel Like They Belong at Church
Healing from church hurt requires restoring a sense of Belonging. Learn how to process relational wounds and find safety within your community.Many people face spiritual isolation after painful experiences in religious settings. This discussion addresses the root causes of church hurt and…
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Most People Don't Know How to Build Belonging — And It's Costing Them Everything
Why is belonging so hard to find — even for people who are doing everything "right"? In this episode, Monica breaks down why so many of us keep hitting the same wall in our relationships, and it has nothing to do with luck.She unpacks the difference between low-joy and high-joy communities, why...
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Calm is not healed - What somatic therapy can’t do alone
Learn how somatic work integrates with the life model to improve psychotherapy outcomes. Understand the basics of this clinical approach.Monica from the CFT Institute explains the growing importance of somatic work within modern psychotherapy practices. Over the last two decades, this field has...
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How to Live Between "I Don't Care" and "I Care Too Much"
A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and...
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"Narcissism Isn't Self-Love. It's Self-Hate."
A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and...
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5 Cues You're Losing the Client in Session
A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and...
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Why Neurodiverse Couples Need More Than Talk Therapy — A Life Model Approach - Dr. Stephanie Holmes
A Hub For Counselors We equip therapists, pastors, coaches, and other helping professionals with Life Model-informed training that integrates neuroscience, spiritual maturity, emotional resilience, and relational healing.Our mission is to make this powerful framework practical, accessible, and...
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What to Do When You Freeze in Session (It's Not the Protocol)
You can memorize every protocol and still freeze the moment a client discloses something heavy — suicidal ideation, abuse, a crisis you didn't see coming. Why does our training drill us on exactly what to do, yet say almost nothing about what's happening inside us while we do it? In this episode,...
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Why High-Achieving Helpers Run Low on Joy (And What to Do About It
What if burnout isn't a breakdown — but an invitation? In this episode, we sit down with David Carolan, a former finance executive turned joy-centered ministry leader, to explore what happens when high achievers finally stop running and start resting with God. David shares his Life Model journey,...
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A Life Model Approach to Parenting with Alex Popa
In this conversation, Monica Mouer and Alex Popa delve into the complexities of parenting, focusing on permissive parenting, conflict resolution, and the importance of self-efficacy in children. They discuss the balance between allowing children to experience natural consequences and the need for...
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Therapists: Your Clients Heal But Don't Thrive. Here's Why
Most therapists know gratitude helps clients heal. But there's a deeper neurobiological practice that actually rewires the brain for resilience, intimacy, and joy — and most clinicians have never been trained in it.In this episode, Monica Mouer sits down with Marty Webb (Marletha Webb), author of...
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How Therapists Help Clients with Emotional Co-Regulation in Marriage
Your clients aren't just bad at communicating. They're running emotional patterns that were hardwired in childhood — and those patterns show up loudest in marriage.In this episode, Monica sits down with Ruth Comer, licensed marriage and family therapist trained in Life Model, EFT, and EMDR, to...
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What Feels Like Burnout Is Actually Something Worse
Most therapists think they're burned out. But what if it's not burnout — it's isolation?You spend all day helping people connect, but when was the last time someone really connected with you? In this episode, Alyssa and Monica unpack what we believe is a hidden epidemic in the therapy world:...
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Pillar 2 - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the Emmanuel lifestyle, a key pillar of the Life Model, emphasizing the importance of living in awareness of God's presence. She discusses the consequences of lacking this lifestyle, including feelings of numbness and existential angst, and offers insights…
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How Therapists Help Clients Form Accurate Identity
In this episode, Monica explores how identity forms neurobiologically and why so many people struggle to answer the question "who am I?" She breaks down how mirror neurons reflect identity back to us through relationships — and what happens when that reflection is distorted by wounded caregivers....
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Elder Level Maturity - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the Life Model Concept of Elder Level Maturity, its significance in personal and community development, and the challenges faced when this maturity is lacking in individuals and society. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing maturity gaps and the…
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How Therapists Help Clients Parenting Children Through Trauma
In this conversation, Alyssa and Monica explore the complexities of parenting children who have experienced trauma. They discuss the various forms of trauma, the importance of family dynamics in healing, and the role of attunement in fostering connection. They also address the challenges parents...
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How Therapists Help Clients with Marital Conflict
In this conversation, Monica and Alyssa explore the complexities of marital conflict, emphasizing the influence of attachment styles and the nervous system on relationships. They discuss the importance of therapists in helping couples reconnect and navigate their conflicts, utilizing frameworks...
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Pillar 1 - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer discusses the importance of multi-generational community as a pillar of life model therapy. She explores what multi-generational community is, the consequences of lacking such a community, and how to apply this concept in therapeutic practices. The conversation...
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Five to Thrive - Life Model Informed Therapy
Why do some clients loop around the same issues for years while others break through? The answer often lies in what's missing at the foundation.In this episode, Monica and Alyssa unpack the Life Model's Five to Thrive — the five things every human needs to live fully alive: belonging, receiving…
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Human Response to God's Redemptive Plan - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of a human response to God's redemptive plan , discussing the importance of understanding this in the context of through the lens of the Life Model Informed Therapy. She emphasizes the need for connection with God and others to overcome trauma…
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What Mucking Horse Stalls Teaches About Trauma Recovery
In this conversation, Monica and Sharon explore the profound lessons learned from equine therapy, emphasizing the importance of healing trauma, building authentic relationships, and experiencing God's presence through the care of animals. They discuss the metaphor of mucking out horse stalls as a...
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Love - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of love from a Life Model perspective, emphasizing its depth, attachment, and the importance of God's model of love in counseling and community building. She discusses how love is often misunderstood in culture and highlights the significance of...
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Suffering Well - Life Model Informed Therapy
In this episode, Monica Mouer explores the concept of 'suffering well' through the lens of the Life Model Informed Therapy. She discusses the importance of secure attachments in processing pain and how suffering can lead to wisdom when we are not alone. The conversation also delves into the...
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How Therapists Help Clients Combining DBT and The Life Model
In this conversation, Monica and Christy Cole delve into the intricacies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exploring its foundational principles, the societal implications of over-control, and the importance of emotional regulation. They discuss the differences between healthy emotional...
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Understanding Relational Circuits in the Life Model
In this episode, Alyssa and Monica dive deep into one of the most transformative concepts in the Life Model: relational circuits. Understanding this brain-based framework will completely change how you intervene in difficult moments with clients—and in your own life.In this episode, you'll…
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A Life Model Approach to Parenting PT2 With Jessica Waters
In this conversation, Jessica Waters discusses the importance of understanding a child's true identity when addressing difficult behaviors. She emphasizes that such behaviors often stem from emotional wounds and that correction should come from a place of love and affirmation of the child's…
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Kimberly Owen: How She Created the Medicine Wheel Method for Holistic Healing
In this conversation, Kimberly discusses her unique approach to healing that combines indigenous wisdom, spirituality, and modern psychological techniques. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic view of the individual, integrating practices like the medicine wheel, Internal Family Systems...
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How Therapists Help Clients Facing Holiday Loneliness
In this conversation, Alyssa and Monica explore the complex emotions surrounding loneliness during the holiday season. They discuss the societal expectations of joy and the reality of many individuals feeling isolated and disconnected. The discussion delves into different types of loneliness, the...
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How Therapists Help Clients Navigate Painful Family Dynamics During the Holidays
In this conversation, Alyssa Kyle and Monica explore the complex emotions surrounding loneliness during the holiday season. They discuss the societal expectations of joy and the reality of many individuals feeling isolated and disconnected. The discussion delves into different types of…
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Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw - Healing, Neurotheology, Maturity and More...
Monica Mouer, Geoff Holsclaw, and Cyd Holsclaw explore the intersection of healing, neurotheology, and the life model. They discuss the importance of secure attachment with God, the integration of psychology and theology, and the urgent need for healing within the church. The dialogue emphasizes...
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Angie Richey - Transforming Lives with the Life Model, The Power of Attunement in Therapy & More
In this episode, Angie Richey, Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede engage in a deep conversation w about the Life Model and its transformative impact on therapy and education. They explore the importance of attunement, the role of trauma in personal development, and how the Life Model provides a...
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Jesse Gill: How Therapists Help Heal Marriages: Attachment Theory, Christian Psychology and More
In this conversation, Jesse Gill and Monica Mouer explore the integration of attachment theory with Christian faith, discussing its implications for marriage therapy, pastoral care, and personal flourishing. They emphasize the importance of secure attachments and the role of community in…
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Gracy Bondy, art therapy, life model, mission field, relational skills, Immanuel approach & More...
In this conversation, Gracy Bondy and Monica Mouer explore the intersection of therapy, art, and community healing through the lens of the Life Model. Gracy shares her journey from the mission field to becoming an art therapist, highlighting the transformative power of the Life Model principles…
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Joy Center, Therapy, Attunement, Emotional Wellness, Professional Counseling, Personal growth & More
In this conversation, Michele Hardy and Monica Mouer, explore the principles of the Joy Center, a therapeutic practice rooted in the Life Model. They discuss the importance of personal healing in professional practice, the concept of attunement in therapy, and the significance of following one's...
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Marginalized Populations and the Life Model
In this podcast episode, Alyssa Voglewede and Monica Mouer dive into how Life Model-informed therapy uniquely addresses key challenges in mental health care.This conversation sheds light on how a brain-based, relational approach can help both therapists and clients navigate trauma, maturity...
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Minority Mental Health, Abuse, Discrimination, Codependency, Validation, Gaslighting and much more!
In this podcast episode, Alyssa Voglewede and Monica Mouer discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing minority mental health issues, particularly focusing on the signs of mistreatment and abuse that clients may experience. They explore the role of therapists in identifying these issues,...
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Minority Awareness Month: Disenfranchisement, the Impact of Rejection & More
In this conversation (we) delve into the complexities of minority mental health, exploring themes of acceptance, rejection, and the importance of empathy in therapy. We share some personal stories and insights on how societal discrimination impacts mental health, emphasizing the need for a...
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PTSD AND THE LIFE MODEL
In this conversation, trauma therapists Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede discuss the significance of PTSD Awareness Month, exploring the complexities of PTSD, its impact on veterans and first responders, and the broader implications for various professions. They delve into the effects of PTSD on...
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How Therapists Help Heal PTSD & Trauma
In this conversation, trauma therapists Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede discuss the complexities of PTSD, the various types of trauma, and the critical role therapists play in supporting individuals through their healing journeys. They emphasize the importance of self-care for therapists and…
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Understanding PTSD, Symptoms and Effects, Healing and Treatment, Finding Hope and Support
In this conversation, we (Monica Mouer and Alyssa Voglewede) discuss the significance of PTSD Awareness Month, exploring the complexities of PTSD, its impact on veterans and first responders, and the broader implications for various professions. We delve into the effects of PTSD on relationships,...
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How Planting Seeds of Joy Can Lead to Lasting Healing – Featuring Alex Popa
🎧LISTEN NOW! In this newest episode, we explore how planting seeds of joy can cultivate deep, lasting healing through the lens of the Life Model—featuring our newest colleague at the Center for Family Transformation, Alex Popa.This conversation is a powerful reminder that joy isn't a byproduct…
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How The Life Model is Transforming Child & Family Therapy with Dr. Karen Struble
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Karen Struble, a clinical psychologist whose work with children, families, and the Life Model spans decades. With dual degrees in psychology and theology from Fuller Seminary and five years of training under Dr. Jim Wilder at Shepherd’s House...
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Healing the Brain after Emotional Trauma with Sharon DeVries
This week’s episode is special—my friend and colleague Sharon DeVries joins me, someone I’ve known since 2006 when she and her husband served in youth ministry at our church. Years later, she pursued a second career in therapy, and I knew she’d be an incredible asset to our team. In this...
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If you were given a blueprint for healing, would you use it? Featuring Chris & Rebecca Caputo
🎧LISTEN NOW! If you were given a blueprint for healing, would you use it?In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca and Chris, co-founders of Hesed Discipleship Network, to explore the transformative power of emotional health, healing from trauma, and building spiritually grounded, emotionally...
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The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Biblical Wisdom with Kyle Ferlic
Unpacking the Deep Connection Between Neuroscience and Scripture with Kyle Ferlic I’m thrilled for you to watch this must-see episode featuring my longtime colleague, Kyle Ferlic! Kyle and I are private practice colleagues at the Center for Family Transformation in Davidson, NC, and he has been a...
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What if there’s a better way to lead & coach? The Life Model for Executive Coaching with Kim Specker
🎧LISTEN NOW! What If There’s a Better Way to Lead and Coach?In our latest podcast, expert executive coach Kim Specker shares how the Life Model has transformed her personal and professional journey—helping leaders align their perspective with God’s vision for true joy.KIM SPECKER & LMITKim…
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Welcome to The Place Therapists Grow! A Podcast by the CFT Institute a place for mental health professionals seeking tools to learn, grow, & apply BOTH personally and professionally.YOUR Life Model JOURNEY STARTS HERE! Tune in each week with psychotherapist and CFT Institute director Monica Mouer as we dive deep into The Life Model for Therapy.
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CFT Institute Monica Mouer
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